Billy Bob Thornton's Cut Role in Misery - Rob Reiner's Sledgehammer Decision

Discover the untold story of how Billy Bob Thornton was cast in the horror classic Misery only to have his role eliminated by director Rob Reiner. Thornton recently revealed to Kathy Bates that he was originally hired to play Sheriff Buster's deputy in the 1990 Stephen King adaptation.

Rob Reiner personally called Thornton before filming to explain the character would be cut from the final movie, though he offered to let Thornton shoot the scene anyway for contractual reasons. Thornton declined the offer, missing his chance to appear alongside Bates' Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes.

Learn how this decision impacted both careers: Thornton soon broke through with One False Move (1992) and Sling Blade, while Bates' iconic villain role became one of cinema's most terrifying characters. We explore this fascinating trivia from the set of one of the most faithful Stephen King adaptations.

Key topics covered:
- Rob Reiner's directorial honesty
- Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance
- 1990s horror movie production insights
- Stephen King adaptation secrets
- Billy Bob Thornton's early career struggles

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